Fiches Mouser
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I don't think there's any chance of that, because many travellers on airlines are time poor and leave getting to or getting from until the last minute. However, yes, gradually quite a few more people are using the Metro train and route 901 SmartBus option, but my guess is that 98 per cent of air travellers or more would still not know about it. Skybus don't want it advertised, so there's no large signs anywhere. Heaps of passengers just automatically buy a Skybus ticket - even at the booths though online is available. If only they went to the blue myki machines (one in the international arrivals), bought a myki and loaded it, they'd save money and be able to travel on a tram in the Melbourne CBD to get to their hotel for free, rather than wait around forever for Skybus' limited hours of operation shockingly organised 'hotel transfers.'
I agree – not something I can see happening anytime soon.
It just drives me nuts how much the airport and PTV push people towards Skybus. I don't know what the arrangement is between State Govt and Skybus, but it sure seems lucrative. And not at all beneficial to the consumer.